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Darren Fells hauled in 2-of-4 targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Saints.

Fells came close to this third touchdown in the last two games when he was tackled at the one on fourth down just before halftime, but he was able to close the deal with a 22-yard touchdown up the seam in the third quarter. Fells does not look like he will be more than a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option, but his presence means Eric Ebron cannot be used in fantasy lineups moving forward. Oct 15 - 6:05 PM

Lions TE Darren Fells caught 2-of-2 targets for 24 yards and two touchdowns in the team's Week 5 loss to the Panthers.

Fells also caught four balls for 40 yards in Detroit's Week 4 game, so this wasn't entirely a fluke. Still, his emergence as any kind of passing-game factor has been a blow to Eric Ebron's usage. (And Ebron hasn't helped himself, of course, with a flurry of drops.) It will still be hard to trust Fells as a streamer in Week 6 at New Orleans. His primary role is to block on the line. Oct 8 - 4:27 PM

Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter expects to use more two tight end sets with Darren Fells.

"We're excited about Darren as a blocker and receiver. He's a really good blocking guy. He’ll get plenty of use," said Cooter. The Lions project for fewer three-wide sets with Anquan Boldin gone, but Fells isn't a threat to Eric Ebron's targets. Fells should upgrade Ameer Abdullah and Detroit's run game. Jul 8 - 5:11 PM

Fells will be 31 soon and has 40 catches in three NFL seasons, but the Lions think he can offer more. "He’s a big, primarily blocking tight end," Quinn said, "but we think we can utilize him in other areas as well because he’s a really athletic guy for being so big." Perhaps Fells falls into some desperation fantasy value if something happens to Eric Ebron, but even that seems highly unlikely. Apr 6 - 11:18 AM

Swanson played every snap against the Bucs, so his symptoms apparently showed up after the game. With the Lions playing on Saturday, it is unlikely he is able to get cleared in time, especially considering he missed the final five games of last year due to a concussion. Graham Glasgow will fill in if Swanson cannot play.

Lions RT Rick Wagner is out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 13 game versus the Ravens with an ankle injury.

This is a potentially big loss for the Lions as Wagner has had a postive season after signing a five-year contract this offseason, receiving the ninth-highest grade of all offensive tackles in the NFL on the season. Brian Mihalik has entered the game at RT for the Lions.